Ventilator Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source acquisition of full-service maintenance and repair for Puritan Bennett 980 (PB980) ventilators at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC. This notice indicates the intent to award a contract to Covidien Sales LLC (a Medtronic company), citing them as the sole manufacturer and OEM.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive maintenance and repair services for PB980 ventilators, which are critical life-support equipment. This includes:
- Preventative maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Battery replacement
- Calibration
- Emergency repair services
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Structure: Base period plus four (4) option periods
- Anticipated Period of Performance: December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026 (base period), with options extending through May 31, 2031.
- Estimated Annual Cost (FY26): $53,120.00
- Set-Aside: This is a sole source acquisition to Covidien Sales LLC. Market research indicated no viable small business sources capable of providing the required service, and the OEM cannot certify third-party service.
- Published: February 4, 2026
Justification & Response
This J&A is based on FAR 13.501, justifying the sole source award to Covidien Sales LLC as the sole manufacturer and OEM. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to sole source will be posted on SAM.gov for 5 days. Companies believing they can provide these services should express their interest during this NOI period. Information from interested parties will be evaluated to determine if a competitive procurement is possible.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Felicia Smith at felicia.w.smith.civ@health.mil or 301-619-4678.